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- [dee-suh n-see]
- /ˈdi sən si/
- /ˈdiː.sən.si/
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- [dee-suh n-see]
- /ˈdi sən si/
Definitions of decency word
- uncountable noun decency Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards. 3
- noun decency conformity to the prevailing standards of propriety, morality, modesty, etc 3
- noun decency the quality of being decent 3
- noun decency the quality or condition of being decent; propriety of conduct and speech; proper behavior, modesty, courtesy, etc. 3
- noun decency socially proper actions; the proprieties 3
- noun decency things needed for a proper or comfortable standard of living 3
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Origin of decency
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin decentia comeliness, decency, equivalent to decent- (stem of decēns) fitting (see decent) + -ia noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Decency
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decency popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decency
noun decency
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- decorum — Decorum is behaviour that people consider to be correct, polite, and respectable.
- civility — politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
Antonyms for decency
noun decency
- discourtesy — lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- impropriety — the quality or condition of being improper; incorrectness.
- inappropriateness — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- indecency — the quality or condition of being indecent.
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